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F173 YEL

1989 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat Ducato77,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 YEL
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,560 miles

exhaust slight leak

rear spring assistors ciorroded

slight engine oil leak

underside of vehicle heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 31 Jul 2025 110,556 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle boiling over (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle boiling over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes, visible from inner wing - marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Visible from underneath - marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan by seat mount - marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area, extending into inner sill and inner wing - marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Leaf spring mounting area - marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill - marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Two pipes visible from inner wing - marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing front area - marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing, rear area by jacking point - marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear leaf spring assistors badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Extensive corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush All rear shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre 22 years old

Pass 4 Jul 2024 109,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wing holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear spring assister

both rear leaf springs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear spring assister bent

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,081 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 103,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

several electric wiring are insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine mounting rubber slightly deteriorated

several electric wiring are insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2011 97,878 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 97,870 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,339 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Fail 12 Jan 2011 93,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR INSECURE

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 82,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 7,551 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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F173 YEL is a 1989 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 77,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F173 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F173 YEL is a 1989 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 12 July 1989.

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